Population & Demographics
19 countersThe UK population is currently estimated at approximately 67.6 million people. Britain's population grows through a combination of natural change — births minus deaths — and net international migration, which has been at record levels since 2021. These live UK population counters are calculated from ONS annual vital statistics and international migration estimates, updated each year when new data is published.
UK Population Right Now
Births Today
Births This Year
Deaths Today
Deaths This Year
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People Arrived in UK This Year
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Marriages Today
Marriages This Year
Divorces Today
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People Turning 65 Today
Population Change Since You Opened This Page
Current UK Population (2024)
Average Age in UK
Working Age Adults per Pensioner
Most Common Age in UK
ONS Projected UK Population (2034)
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on official UK government data
What is the current UK population in 2026?
The UK population is currently estimated at approximately 67.6 million people, according to ONS mid-year population estimates. The population grows through a combination of natural change (births minus deaths) and net international migration, which has been at record levels since 2021.
How many babies are born in the UK each day?
Approximately 1,658 babies are born in the UK every day, based on ONS annual birth statistics showing around 605,000 births per year in England and Wales. This equates to roughly one birth every 52 seconds.
What is the net migration figure for the UK?
Net migration to the UK was 685,000 in the year to June 2023, according to ONS international migration statistics. This means approximately 1.2 million people arrived in the UK while 533,000 left, resulting in the highest net migration figures on record.
Deep Dive Statistics
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